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Noah Secomb and Alana Sunavratil

Joshua Cole, 22nd May 2024

The Federal Budget 2024, on Tuesday 14 May, resulted in a collaboration in the spirit of Roadmap 2033, between The WireNational Radio News2SER, Hornsby's Triple H and the Community Radio Network.

Real Carers Real Stories

Joshua Cole, 15th May 2024

These Carers Testimonials are an audio companion to the stunning Real Carers, Real Stories – In Their Own Words digital photographic exhibition by Effy Alexakis.
 
Budget 2024-2025

Joshua Cole, 15th May 2024

Last night’s Federal Budget has been disappointing for community broadcasters. The Budget for community broadcasters has been maintained – in line with the status quo – but it has failed to deliver the sustainable funding base required for community broadcasting to meet current demands and address the growing needs of our communities. 

Connecting With Your Community - From Good Concept to Exceptional Content

Joshua Cole, 13th May 2024

Have you ever had a great idea for a show or segment, but struggled to bring it to life? Great content starts with a spark, but turning that initial concept into a polished and engaging product is a multi-step journey. In this session, an experienced content director takes you through the entire creative process - from fleshing out that initial idea and stress-testing it, all the way to broadcasting the show or segment that connects with your community.

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*
2024 Budget Night Broadcast

Joshua Cole, 9th May 2024

The Community Radio Network will broadcast the 2024 Federal Budget Live from Parliament, in a collaboration between The Wire, National Radio News, 2SER, Triple H and others.

Beyond the Microphone - Volunteering in Community Radio

Joshua Cole, 8th May 2024

Volunteers are the lifeblood of community radio. From our on air hosts to the back office and everything in between without volunteers community radio could not thrive. But how do you attract, support and develop your volunteers in this changing volunteering landscape?

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

National Strategy for Volunteering Badge

Joshua Cole, 8th May 2024

CBAA is thrilled to announce our official commitment as a supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering.

2024 CBAA Conference 17-19 October 2024

Joshua Cole, 7th May 2024

We're excited to announce that the premier event in community broadcasting is taking place from 17-19 October at QT Gold Coast, and registration and award entries are now open.

Isabella Lee, 2nd May 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the May 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.

Isabella Lee, 1st May 2024

International Jazz Day (30 April) celebrates jazz around the world and is marked by Eastside Radio with a special day of broadcasting, featuring 24 hours of jazz music. 

 
 

Isabella Lee, 1st May 2024

Celebrate National Volunteer Week by sharing your Most Valuable Volunteers (MVV) and enter to win!

WEBINAR Social Media Starter Kit for Community Broadcasters

Joshua Cole, 23rd April 2024

Is your station making the most out of social media? With tweaks to how you post you can turn your station's online presence into one that is professional and relevant to your community.

 

*Past webinar, click through to listen to recording*

How We Shape the News Webinar

Joshua Cole, 11th April 2024

Community Radio is committed to delivering news that speaks with an independent voice and on behalf of the community. It needs to offer a diversity of voices and perspectives that are not always heard in mainstream media. So how does the sector go about creating an editorial agenda and developing stories that reflect this goal? 

 

*Past webinar, click through to listen to recording*

Suicide Prevention April 2024

Joshua Cole, 28th March 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the April 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.

Isabella Lee, 27th March 2024

For Jon King, station manager of 3ZZZ, “every day and every week” is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, where it is important to remember that this happened not too long ago.

Advocacy Wrap-Up 1 24

Frieda Lee, 27th March 2024

It’s been a busy few weeks for sector advocacy. The CBAA has met with over 50 politicians to build support for Roadmap 2033. We made important submissions, in particular advocating for the role of community radio in the providing news services.

A camera held by a person with a pony tail filming two people

Frieda Lee, 26th March 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) welcomes the passing of legislation that guarantees community television will stay on air and gives Channel 31 Melbourne and Geelong and Channel 44 Adelaide greater certainty for the future.

Complaints and Disputes Toolkit 1

Joshua Cole, 26th March 2024

The CBAA Complaints and Disputes Toolkit is an invaluable resource for community radio stations aiming to establish or refine a system for managing complaints and disputes efficiently and effectively. 

MainFM IWD A

Isabella Lee, 13th March 2024

Last Friday on 8 March, Castlemaine’s MainFM had a day full of live broadcasting at their radio picniccelebrating the contribution and achievements of women near and far

Jane Liang, 8th March 2024

Currently Station Manager at Melbourne's 3RRR, Dave Houchin has experience working in metro and sub-metro community broadcasters in Victoria and Western Australia, starting as a volunteer presenter